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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,366.92, 68,049.42 and 24,314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,366.92, 68,049.42 and 24,314.12 is: 36,470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,366.92 : 68,049.42 = 24,314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,366.92/68,049.42 = 24,314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,366.92x = 68,049.42 × 24,314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,366.92x = 1,654,561,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,561,763.81/45,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,470.67

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